Outsourcing Manager

Austin Rose; Brentwood; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Rose in Brentwood, Essex, is seeking an Outsourcing Manager for a Top 50 UK firm. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, drive financial excellence, and provide proactive business advice in a fast-paced, tech-enabled environment.

The role emphasizes VAT reviews, cloud accounting, and management reporting using Xero, Dext and Syft. You will liaise with HMRC, support quality standards, and collaborate with offshore and remote teams while growing your expertise.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified/qualified (CIMA or ACCA) or qualified by experience.
• Experience managing a client portfolio across industries with a flexible approach.
• Strong technical knowledge in cloud accounting, management accounts, VAT, and bookkeeping.
• Proficiency with Xero, Dext and Syft in a modern digital finance environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with offshore/remote collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Review client VAT returns, identify complex issues and liaise with the VAT team for accurate compliance.
• Prepare tailored management reports with insightful commentary to help clients understand financial performance.
• Manage communication with HMRC for clients, including complex enquiries and timely resolution.
• Oversee a portfolio of clients as the primary contact, building relationships and providing proactive business advice.
• Review work from team members and offshore teams to ensure quality and completeness.
• Identify and prevent scope creep by promoting efficient processes and tools to safeguard margins.
• Support internal and external quality assurance activities and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Cloud accounting

Management accounts

VAT

Bookkeeping

Portfolio management

Education

CIMA/ACCA

Tools

Xero

Dext

Syft

Job description

Outsourcing Manager | Top 50 Firm | Brentwood, Essex

Are you an ambitious and client-focused finance professional looking to drive financial excellence in a fast-paced, tech-enabled environment? Do you want to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio while helping shape the future of modern SME accounting?

About the Firm

This Top 50 Firm has embarked on an ambitious growth strategy in recent years which has seen them enter the Top 30 accountancy firms in the UK with expectation that they will reach the Top 20 within the next year. A leading auditor of AIM listed clients, they also act for a wide range of OMBs in sectors including technology, financial services, property and hospitality. Driven by a passion to embrace technology in everything they do, it is an exciting time to join one of the fastest growing firms in the market with ambitions to take on the Big 4 in a variety of areas.

Responsibilities

• Review client VAT returns, identify complex issues, and liaise with the VAT team to ensure accurate compliance and minimise client risk.

• Prepare tailored management reports with insightful commentary to help clients understand financial performance and support informed decisions.

• Manage communication with HMRC for clients, including complex enquiries, reducing client burden and ensuring timely resolution.

• Oversee a portfolio of clients as the primary contact, building strong relationships and providing proactive business advice.

• Review work from team members and offshore teams to ensure quality and completeness, while maintaining the firm's high standards.

• Identify and prevent scope creep by promoting efficient processes and tools, safeguarding margins and productivity.

• Support internal and external quality assurance activities, ensuring compliance with professional standards and continuous improvement.

As an Outsourcing Manager you will:

• Be part-qualified/qualified (CIMA or ACCA) or qualified by experience with a strong technical grounding in accounting and finance.

• Have proven experience managing a client portfolio across various industries with a flexible, adaptable approach.

• Possess strong technical knowledge in cloud accounting, management accounts, VAT, and bookkeeping.

• Be proficient in key software tools including Xero, Dext, and Syft within a modern digital finance environment.

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working collaboratively with offshore and remote teams.

What You'll Receive

• 37.5-hour standard working week on a hybrid basis with up to 50% home-based working across the month.

• Core working hours from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

• Extraordinary development support and structured progression planning tailored to your growth journey.

• Opportunity to work in a busy, fast-paced environment utilising cutting-edge cloud accounting tech stack.